Strawberry Tarts
Strawberry Tarts made with crisp filo pastry, a light creamy filling and juicy strawberries, perfect for a simple afternoon tea treat. These are easy to make and a little bit lighter than your traditional tarts.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories55
- Fat2g
- Saturates1.2g
- Carbs6.6g
- Protein2.7g
- Sugars3.1g
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These tasty Strawberry Tarts have a silky, creamy filling and are topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. They’re perfect as a teatime treat or a light dessert.
We’ve kept the calories down by using filo pastry instead of shortcrust pastry, as well as by making the filling using reduced-fat cream cheese and fat-free yoghurt. The glaze is also made from reduced-sugar jam — the more you know! It’s hard to believe they’re just 55 calories per tart, leaving you plenty of room for two, or a another couple of PON sweet treats. If you’re in need of inspiration, scroll down to see our slimming-friendly teatime spread!
What diets are these Strawberry Tarts suitable for?
These Strawberry Tarts are suitable for vegetarian diets. They can also easily be made dairy-free, just be sure to swap out the following for suitable alternatives:
- Cream cheese
- Yoghurt
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies or specific dietary requirements. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make these Strawberry Tarts?
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You’ll need a 12-hole bun tin and a small bowl for this recipe. If you don’t have one or either of these, not to worry, we’ve popped some links below. As for the ingredients, these Strawberry Tarts are dead easy to make, with no fancy products. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in these Strawberry Tarts?
There are only 55 calories in each of these Strawberry Tarts, which means they fall into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
For the pastry:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Spray the bun tin with low-calorie cooking spray, and use it to grease the tin well.
Step 2
Take a square of filo pastry and lightly brush one side with beaten egg. Place it, egg side up, into a hole in your bun tin, then gently press it down to form a case. Repeat with a second square, layering it over the top at a slight angle to the first piece, and press it in again so it lines the tin neatly. Keep going until you’ve made all your cases, then cover any leftover filo with a clean, slightly damp tea towel so it doesn’t dry out while you finish assembling.
Step 3
Repeat this process until you’ve made 12 pastry cases. Then place in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes, until crisp and golden. Watch carefully, as the pastry cases will cook very quickly. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.
For the filling:
Step 1
While the pastry cases are cooling, make your filling by adding the cream cheese to a small bowl, and mixing until smooth. Stir in the yoghurt, sweetener and vanilla essence. Mix everything together until it’s fully combined and silky.
Step 2
Carefully remove the cooled pastry cases from the tin and fill each one with the creamy filling. Spread it out evenly, then top each tart with a few slices of fresh strawberries.
For the glaze:
Step 1
Place the jam in a small dish or cup and stir until smooth. Warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then stir in 1 teaspoon water to make the jam runnier in texture. Then push the jam through a sieve to remove any small pips.
Step 2
Use a teaspoon to drizzle a little jam over the strawberries, gently spreading it out to give them a glossy glaze.
Step 3
Serve alone, or as part of a selection of teatime treats.
What could I serve with these Strawberry Tarts?
These Strawberry Tarts are delicious all on their own, or you could serve them as part of a slimming-friendly afternoon tea spread! Here are some ideas that only come to 215 calories in total:
How do you know when these Strawberry Tarts are cooked?
You can tell your Strawberry Tarts are cooked when the filo pastry cases are crisp, golden brown, and lightly puffed at the edges. Then it’s time to add your jammy topping!
How long can you keep these Strawberry Tarts in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Strawberry Tarts, they’re best enjoyed straightaway.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Strawberry Tarts in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze these Strawberry Tarts?
No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.
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Strawberry Tarts
Strawberry Tarts made with crisp filo pastry, a light creamy filling and juicy strawberries, perfect for a simple afternoon tea treat. These are easy to make and a little bit lighter than your traditional tarts.
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Prep Time
20 MINS
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Cook Time
6 MINS
- KCals 55
- Carbs 6.6G
Instructions
For the pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Spray the bun tin with low-calorie cooking spray, and use it to grease the tin well.
- Take a square of filo pastry and lightly brush one side with beaten egg. Place it, egg side up, into a hole in your bun tin, then gently press it down to form a case. Repeat with a second square, layering it over the top at a slight angle to the first piece, and press it in again so it lines the tin neatly. Keep going until you’ve made all your cases, then cover any leftover filo with a clean, slightly damp tea towel so it doesn’t dry out while you finish assembling.
- Repeat this process until you've made 12 pastry cases. Then place in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes, until crisp and golden. Watch carefully, as the pastry cases will cook very quickly. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.
For the filling:
- While the pastry cases are cooling, make your filling by adding the cream cheese to a small bowl, and mixing until smooth. Stir in the yoghurt, sweetener and vanilla essence. Mix everything together until it’s fully combined and silky.
- Carefully remove the cooled pastry cases from the tin and fill each one with the creamy filling. Spread it out evenly, then top each tart with a few slices of fresh strawberries.
For the glaze:
- Place the jam in a small dish or cup and stir until smooth. Warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then stir in 1 teaspoon water to make the jam runnier in texture. Then push the jam through a sieve to remove any small pips.
- Use a teaspoon to drizzle a little jam over the strawberries, gently spreading it out to give them a glossy glaze.
- Serve alone, or as part of a selection of teatime treats.
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